Stargazing experience in Mizpe Ramon
Private Groups | Organized Groups | Tourists
A moving nighttime experience of planets, stars, and constellations, guided in the breathtaking silence of the Ramon Crater.
- Professional guide
- Birthright groups
- Tourist groups from Israel and around the world
- Hotels, hosting organizations & special events
Our Experiences
- Explanation of the desert's incredible sky and constellations (Big Dipper, zodiac, Orion, etc.)
- Explanation of astronomy concepts and the movements of the sky
- Telescope observation of planets and deep-sky objects (star clusters, nebulae, etc.)
- Chairs and mattresses provided, hot tea
- 180 NIS / adult
- 120 NIS / child (under 12)
- Campfire included (+marshmallows)
- Minimum 6 people registered
- 2 people: 1200 NIS
- 3 to 15 people: 1400 NIS
- 16 to 25 people: 1800 NIS
- More than 25: contact me
- +250 NIS for the campfire (+marshmallows)
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Our Telescopes
SkyWatcher Dobson collapsible 10″ 254/1200
Information on the device
The Skywatcher 10-inch (254 mm) Dobson is a reflector telescope featuring a simple and robust design, mounted on a manual alt-azimuth base without electronics, and is renowned for offering an excellent aperture-to-price ratio. Its large aperture gathers a tremendous amount of light, making it a powerful instrument for deep-sky observation—globular clusters, nebulae, and galaxies appear with remarkable brightness and sharpness, especially under dark skies like those in the desert. Unlike computerized GoTo mounts, observation here is done manually, which requires a bit more searching but provides a more authentic and educational approach to astronomy. Its construction makes it relatively lightweight for its size, although it remains somewhat bulky to transport. During our stargazing sessions, it offers participants a more immersive, hands-on observing experience to complement more automated instruments like the CPC 1100.
Celestron CPC Deluxe 1100
Information on the device
The Celestron CPC 1100 Deluxe is an 11-inch (280 mm) Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope mounted on a computerized GPS fork arm with automatic alignment and a database of over 40,000 celestial objects. Thanks to its large aperture, it offers exceptional brightness and resolution, making it particularly well-suited for deep-sky observation (nebulae, galaxies, star clusters) as well as planets, even from sites with mild light pollution. It is an imposing instrument (around 25 kg with the tripod), intended more for semi-stationary use rather than frequent field transport. During our stargazing sessions, it allows participants to discover finer, more detailed objects than those visible to the naked eye or through more modest instruments.
Nice to Meet You, I’m Naomi
I moved from Paris to Mitzpe Ramon in 2020 — and fell in love with the vast landscapes, the silence, and the indescribable beauty of the desert.
My work in the crater led me to lift my eyes to the sky, where I discovered an entire universe:
Open skies filled with stars, and a curiosity that turned into a deep love for astronomy.
Mitzpe Ramon is truly one of a kind —
A small desert town with exceptionally low light pollution, allowing rare and crystal-clear views of the night sky.
Here, you can truly see the stars.
Every August, thousands come to witness the Perseids meteor shower,
and throughout the year the sky constantly changes and surprises —
Constellations, celestial stories, and planets like Saturn and Jupiter, visible through our telescopes.
In my tours, I invite you to pause, look up,
and reconnect with the magic of the universe — the way only the desert can offer.
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